become staid

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

Indicates a gradual transformation into a more sedate and unadventurous state.

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Examples (10)

  • He had become staid and dull.
  • The once innovative company started to become quite staid after decades of routine.
  • After years of quiet domesticity, her adventurous spirit seemed to become rather staid.
  • Many fear that without constant innovation, their industry will become staid and irrelevant.
  • Despite his youth, he quickly became a staid and predictable figure in local politics.
  • The professor warned against letting their research become staid by avoiding new methodologies.
  • It's a challenge for any long-running band to avoid becoming staid in their musical style.
  • She vowed never to let her life become staid, always seeking new experiences.
  • The traditional art form risks becoming staid if it doesn't embrace contemporary influences.
  • Over time, even the most revolutionary ideas can become staid and commonplace.